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Concurrent Training in Elderly

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Aging is associated with declines in the neuromuscular and cardiovascular systems, resulting in an impaired capacity to perform daily activities. To counteract the neuromuscular and cardiovascular declines associated with aging, combined strength and endurance training seems to be an effective strategy to improve muscle hypertrophy, strength and power output, as well as endurance performance. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory adaptations to concurrent training adaptations in the elderly.

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Cadore, E.L., Izquierdo, M. (2019). Concurrent Training in Elderly. In: Schumann, M., Rønnestad, B. (eds) Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75547-2_18

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